MULTI-YEAR DEFECT AUDIT (2014–2025)12 Model Years Audited
Lexus NX Common Problems & Year-by-Year Reliability Guide
Comprehensive historical defect intelligence across 16 total NHTSA owner complaints and 17 federal recall campaigns for the Lexus NX.
Best NX Years to Buy (Highest Reliability)
Years with Highest Defect Reports (Inspect Closely)
Year-over-Year Matrix
All NX Model Years (2014–2025)
| Model Year | Reliability Index | NHTSA Complaints | Recalls | Safety Severity | Detailed Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 NX | 7.5 / 10 | 00 | 5 | Low Risk | Audit 2025 |
| 2024 NX | 7.5 / 10 | 00 | 4 | Low Risk | Audit 2024 |
| 2023 NX | 8 / 10 | 00 | 3 | Low Risk | Audit 2023 |
| 2022 NX | 5.7 / 10 | 16(3.6/10k) | 2 | Critical Risk | Audit 2022 |
| 2021 NX | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2021 |
| 2020 NX | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2020 |
| 2019 NX | 9 / 10 | 00 | 1 | Low Risk | Audit 2019 |
| 2018 NX | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2018 |
| 2017 NX | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2017 |
| 2016 NX | 9 / 10 | 00 | 1 | Low Risk | Audit 2016 |
| 2015 NX | 9 / 10 | 00 | 1 | Low Risk | Audit 2015 |
| 2014 NX | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2014 |